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A national program at the University of Virginia (UVA) will provide comprehensive support for connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which are generally characterized by hypermobile joints. With a targeted opening date for late this year or early 2026, the program will include multidisciplinary specialists to provide…

An unusual mutation in the PLOD1 gene caused kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (kEDS) type 1 in a 7-year-old boy, a case study reported. Instead of a skin biopsy to investigate the clinical effect of this mutation, researchers used whole blood samples because PLOD1, unlike the genes that cause other types…

Mental health and sleep problems are prevalent in young people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and have a negative impact oon their quality of life, a study suggests. Patient-reported anxiety and pain were the symptoms most closely associated with life quality impacts in a group of children and young…

Researchers cited a need for increased awareness of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) as a risk factor for chronic pancreatitis in a recent case report. In a rare occurrence, a woman who had chronic pancreatic damage from a previous bout of acute pancreatitis experienced a new symptom attack without an obvious…

A swallowed fish bone led to an intestinal tear in a man with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) that required delicate surgery, according to a report from Japan. “For surgeons, an individualized surgical strategy and optimal perioperative management are important to prevent fatal complications,” researchers wrote in “…

May is the month for the global Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) community to team up to raise awareness and share experiences. In the U.S., The Ehlers-Danlos Society proposes a number of ways to get involved, including participating in walks and fundraising events, illuminating landmark…

Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) does not appear to increase the risk of life-threatening complications during pregnancy and delivery, according to a study in the Netherlands that looked at data from 121 pregnancies. However, about 1 in 5 of those pregnancies ended in miscarriage, a rate about twice as high…

Findings from a tailored, online Pilates program suggest that participating in exercise may help people with hypermobile Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and those with hypermobile spectrum disorder (HSD) feel stronger and more empowered. An “online exercise may be a valuable modality to help people with chronic conditions remain active,” wrote…

People with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) often have abnormalities such as small gaps in the upper part of their spine and may hold their heads differently than individuals without the disorder, according to a study that suggests these differences could help with diagnosis and treatment. The study, “Head…

Mental health concerns, including depression and anxiety, are highly prevalent among people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G-HSD), according to a retrospective study. “Given the prevalence of mental health concerns in this population, it is critical to provide mental health support to patients with EDS…